Greek Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Greek Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup chicken broth

½ cup water

1 teaspoon minced garlic

½ cup pearl (Israeli) couscous

¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives

2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

1 cup canned garbanzo beans

rinsed and drained

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Pour the chicken broth and water into a saucepan stir in the garlic and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous cover the pan and remove from heat. Allow the couscous to stand until all the water has been absorbed about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Allow the couscous to cool to warm temperature.

Step 2

In a large serving bowl lightly toss the couscous sun-dried tomatoes olives feta cheese and garbanzo beans. Mix the oregano black pepper white wine vinegar and lemon juice in a small bowl and pour over the couscous mixture. Toss again to serve.

Nutritional Information

Greek Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 253.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 42.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 5.6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Cholesterol: 5.6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 128.1IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 65.5mcg 16%

Calcium: 84.3mg 8%

Iron: 2.2mg 13%

Magnesium: 46.9mg 17%

Potassium: 357.4mg 10%

Sodium: 591.8mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 50.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.